Legal Counsel - Commercial & IP

January 3

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The World’s Leading Blockchain Ecosystem and Digital Asset Exchange

Digital Assets Exchange • Blockchain • Cryptocurrency Exchange • Bitcoin • Fintech

1001 - 5000

💰 Initial Coin Offering on 2020-12

Description

• Manage Binance Global IP strategy, including all aspects of registration of IP, protection of IP (including IP litigation) and technology & data licensing. • Manage our brand protection efforts across multiple brands and businesses to protect our consumers from fraudulent operators. • Provide strategic legal advice and counsel on a variety of licensing, intellectual property, commercial and other legal topics. • Perform or supervise IP due diligence and advise on IP risks in M&A and other commercial transactions. • Partner with cross-functional and regional teams to provide support on a wide range of transactional matters. • Drafting and negotiating contracts for different business lines, providing holistic risk assessments and suggestions to enhance business value while mitigating downside risk across multiple areas of the company. • Anticipate and maintain up-to-date knowledge of current laws relevant to your own substantive area to provide strategic advice and foster a culture of compliance. • Identify legal framework developments, align and promote consistency of approach in legal matters between internal stakeholders. • Take prudent risks within the context of the overall business, and advise and implement solutions to address issues identified.

Requirements

• Qualified to practice law in Hong Kong, Singapore or a common-law jurisdiction. • 6-10 PQE working in-house at a well-established organization or at a global law firm. • Transactional experience in tech, e-commerce, fintech or payments. • Strong team player and good business sense. • Has a proven track-record of advising on IP and commercial matters. • Possesses strong legal technical expertise as well as exceptional business acumen and people skills. • Hands-on work ethic as well as ability to independently manage complex projects. • Develop relevant and creative solutions to meet current and evolving business needs. • Excellent command of written and spoken Mandarin and English is mandatory to work with internal and external stakeholders effectively.

Benefits

• Be a part of the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem that continues to grow and offers excellent career development opportunities • Work alongside diverse, world-class talent in an environment where learning and growth opportunities are endless • Tackle fast-paced, challenging and unique projects • Work in a truly global organization, with international teams and a flat organizational structure • Competitive salary and benefits • Balance life and work with flexible working hours and casual work attire